Hispanic Women's Network of Texas - Fort Worth

Don’t miss this special event! We are excited to host author Dr. Marcela Fuentes in collaboration with Artes de la Rosa Cultural Center for the Arts at the Rose Marine Theater Marcela Fuentes is a Prize-winning fiction writer and essayist. Her essays and stories have appeared in Texas Highways Magazine, Kenyon Review, Ploughshares, and other journals. She is a graduate of the Iowa Writers’ Workshop (MFA) and Georgia State University (PhD). She was the 2016-2017 James C. McCreight Fiction Fellow at the Wisconsin Institute for Creative Writing. Marcela lives in Fort Worth, where she is a professor of creative writing at TCU. Her debut novel Malas received starred reviews from Kirkus, Publisher’s Weekly, and Booklist, and was selected Good Morning America Book Club’s pick for June 2024. Malas was longlisted for the Center For Fiction’s 2024 First Novel Prize. Her second book, the story collection My Heart Has More Rooms Than a Whorehouse, is forthcoming from Viking Books in 2025. You can find some reviews of her work on her website marcelafuentes.com For more information please contact: Tanisia Castillo-Queppet HWNT Fort Worth Chair at [email protected]

It is with great pleasure that we announce the addition of these outstanding women to the HWNT Fort Worth Chapter 2024-2026 Board of Directors.

Thank you for an amazing Café con Leche! We are so grateful to everyone who joined us on this glorious Saturday morning! Your time is precious, and we truly appreciate you spending it with us. ♥️ A special thank you to our wonderful sponsors: -Stockyards Station Events–@stockyards @uravgchris & Kyla, we couldn’t have done it without your support! @stockyardsstation @stockyardsevents… -Guanajuatos Bakery for the delicious pan dulce that sweetened our morning. 🍞 @guanajuatobakeryfortworth -Trinity Metro for your ongoing partnership in helping us build connections and opportunities for our community. 🚍 @ridetrinitymetro @ridetrinitymetro To the wonderful humans, your presence made this event a success. We are so lucky to have such a vibrant and engaged community. Together, we continue to grow, connect, and empower! #CafeConLeche #ThankYou #Community #HWNT #FortWorth #Grateful #Partnerships #TogetherWeRise

Celebrating unity and sisterhood among our chapters! Un grandísimo GRACIAS to Dallas Wings and Ladondra Wilson for an incredible recognition. Special thanks to AnaChrista for her inspiring vision and Amanda for her continuous support. We deeply appreciate the LEGACY of those who came before us and look forward to the bright future ahead for our organization. Together, we soar higher! ✨💙 #Sisterhood #Unity #HWNTFortWorth #InclusiveLeadership #HWNTdallas #HWNTArlington #Gratitude

Calling All Vendors! We are excited to invite passionate vendors to join us at our Fall Workshop! This is a fantastic opportunity to showcase your products and services to a vibrant community dedicated to making a difference. Date: October 19, 2024 Location: Tarleton University-FW Whether you offer handcrafted goods, innovative solutions, or delicious treats, we want you to be part of our inspiring event. Help us create a memorable experience for all attendees while supporting our mission to Hispanic Women’s Network of Texas-Fort Worth Chapter. Interested? Send an email to [email protected] for more details and secure your spot! Spaces are limited, so don’t miss out!

We’re thrilled to partner with Kendra Scott to raise funds for the Latinas In Progress program! Shop in-store or online to support this amazing cause and make a difference. Join us! 💛 #LatinasInProgress #KendraScottGivesBack

It was an honor to gather for the mentorship program KICK-OFF dedicated to empower Latinas. This weekend, we had an incredible retreat with 33 dedicated mentors preparing to guide our 76 bright and ambitious students in the Latinas in Progress (LIP) Class of 2025. We are grateful for the volunteers and supporters who have come together to make this initiative a reality. Your commitment, dedication and willingness to invest your TIME, energy, and resources do not go unnoticed. Thank you for being a part of this journey. Your involvement not only supports the growth of our Latinas In Progress (LIP) mentees but also strengthens our community. Together, we will build bridges, break barriers, and soar to new heights. SHARE YOUR TIME, SHAPE A FUTURE! Latinas Rise Up!

Congratulations to our 2024 Estrella de Tejas recipient, Lorena Vargas! Each year, the Hispanic Women’s Network of Texas honors a member from each chapter who has made outstanding contributions to her chapter and community. Lorena was nominated for her dedication to the organization both locally and statewide. Starting as a Latinas in Progress member volunteer, she has continually given back to the community and HWNT. Lorena leadership is unparalleled, and she inspires others daily with her dedication.

Happy 4th of July! 🇺🇸 Today we celebrate freedom and independence of our nation. As we enjoy the festivities, let’s remember the importance of coming together to support one another. Wishing everyone a safe and joyous Independence Day! #FourthOfJuly #Community #Unity #Nonprofit #CelebrateFreedom ¡Feliz 4 de julio! Hoy celebramos la libertad y la independencia de nuestra nación. #diadelaindependencia

Exciting news! HWNT Fort Worth has reviewed the LIP applications received and identified our LIP Class of 2025! Now we need YOU as mentors to be a part of the success of our programming! We are looking for mentors in the following professions (see flyer) If you are interested in learning more of the Mentorship Program we have at the Fort Worth chapter, please consider registering for our Virtual Mentor Q&A Session next Tuesday, July 2 at 6pm; reminder, applications close on Friday, July 6th. https://lnkd.in/gJfxGg_t